A simple structure that generates better ideas, breaks down silos, and energizes any room — if you don't rush it. You've got 30 people in a room. Half of them... read more →
The answer isn't "everyone who wants to be there." It's everyone whose voice is critical to the plan. A client called me before a strategic planning engagement because his board... read more →
Ground rules are supposed to prevent dysfunction. But sometimes they don't. Someone dominates anyway. Two people start going at each other. Half the room checks out. The conversation spirals off-topic... read more →
Your meetings aren't broken because people don't know how to behave in a room. They're broken because nobody has decided what meetings are for in your organization. That's a leadership... read more →
In an uncertain economy, leadership retreats aren't a luxury. They're how you stay ahead of the disruption. Rising costs. AI changing how work gets done. A job market that's shifted... read more →
And the Fix Isn’t Fewer Meetings — It’s Better-Facilitated Ones Here’s a number that should make every leader do a double-take: organizations in the United States spend an estimated $37... read more →
When planning a meeting or retreat, the facilitator you choose can make all the difference. But not every session calls for the same kind of facilitation. Some meetings need a... read more →
Creating the Conditions for Empathy, One Conversation at a Time In today’s world, empathy can feel in short supply. With growing pressures, fast-paced meetings, and digital distractions, many people show... read more →
When it comes to facilitating meetings and retreats, there are countless tools and techniques in our toolbox. Below is a list of high-impact facilitation techniques—not tools—that expert facilitators use to... read more →
Economic instability—from tariffs to federal funding cuts—isn’t the exception anymore. It’s the new normal. If you're feeling unsure about how to move forward, you're not alone. For many organizational leaders,... read more →